Call for Proposals
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City’s
Ninth Annual Peer Specialists Conference
At ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ University’s Kimmel Center
Thursday, July 23, 2015
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The Peer Specialists Conference Planning Committee is currently seeking workshop proposals for the Ninth Annual Peer Specialists Conference, which will be held at the NYU Kimmel Center on Thursday, July 23, 2015.
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This conference is intended specifically for ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City peers working in the behavioral health field who wish to enhance their skills and obtain new knowledge and information.Ìý This conference will stimulate a creative and critical dialogue about career development in the behavioral health field.Ìý
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The audience for this conference will be ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City working peers, i.e., Peer Specialists, Peer Wellness Coaches, Peer Bridgers and other Peer designated titles. We encourage submissions from working peers who can provide insight on the future development of the role of peers in the workplace. All workshops are 75 minutes.
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Please see attached 2015 Workshop Proposal Submission Form.Ìý PLEASE NOTE NEW DEADLINE.
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Workshop Topics of Interest
We invite abstracts that reflect innovative national, state and local programs, practices, and initiatives that support the future development of the peer workforce.
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SUGGESTED TOPIC AREAS
- Health and Wellness
- Advocacy
- Cultural Competency
- Recovery Oriented Practices
- Professional Development
- Peer Support Services
- Research & Policy
- Youth & Families
Selection Criteria
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- Originality and innovation
- Clarity in description of subject matter
- Broad implications across peer workforce experience
- Qualifications and experience on subject matter
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- Clear learning objectives
Submission Process
Abstracts must be submitted by e-mail, fax, or mail to:
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State Office of Mental Health
New York City Field Office
330 Fifth Ave., 9th floor
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, N.Y. 10001
Attn: Curletta McClanahan-Michael
E-mail:ÌýÌý NYPeer@omh.ny.gov
Fax:ÌýÌý 212-330-6359
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Workshop proposals must be e-mailed, faxed or postmarked no later than close of business on November 4, 2014.
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NOTE: Please complete the attached 2015 Workshop Proposal Submission form.Ìý Please be advised that incomplete proposals will delay consideration of your submission. You will be notified about the status of your proposal by letter in early 2015.
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Peer Specialist Conference Planning Committee: The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ State Office of Mental Health, Bureau of Recipient Affairs; The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Consumer Affairs; FEGS Health and Human Services; The Empowerment Center; Baltic Street AEH, Inc.; ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ City Health and Hospitals Corporation, Office of Behavioral Health; ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿); The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery; YOUTH POWER!; Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy & Training Center; Center for Practice Innovations at Columbia Psychiatry; Advocacy Consultation Services
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This conference promises to be an exciting and purposeful event. Your contributions are appreciated! Thank you very much for the great work you all do.Ìý
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